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Lockdown Backup Plan? Michael Dorn
NextGen School Safety Keynote Speaker Michael Dorn has seen unfortunate repercussions experienced by schools that had only one lockdown option available to employees.
“A Day in the Anxious Life”…
Wired Differently Keynoter Mike Paget says anxiety is a self-preservation instinct, but for 13% of students, anxiety is an all-consuming constant in their daily lives. Watch the story of one
Student Threats – “Transient” or Serious???
Nearly one out of three student threats are considered serious, according to an extensive study conducted in Virginia schools. Almost 70% are considered “transient”
When Students Disengage in Middle School: Robert Jackson
At-Risk & Struggling Students Keynoter Robert Jackson says students who drop out of school mentally in middle school end up dropping out literally by high school — and
Dr. Ned Hallowell: The Positives of ADHD
Wired Differently Keynote Speaker Dr. Ned Hallowell says that an ADHD diagnosis doesn’t have to be a hindrance to students. Child & adult psychiatrist and founder of The Hallowell Centers,
Look Who’s Added to the Innovative Teaching Strategies Lineup!
Bestselling Author Paul Tough has just been added to the Innovative Teaching Strategies speaker roster in Las Vegas. He says that helping students who have been exposed to multiple
Next Webinar 3/22: Students who Self-Injure: What Educators Need to Know and How They Can Help
Unfortunately, non-suicidal self-injury is common – about 1 in 7 students reports engaging in the behavior. NSSI is associated with deteriorating academic performance, being bullied, and poor social connectedness. And studies indicate
Tracie Berry-McGhee: Keepers vs. Cliques
Keynote Presenter Tracie Berry-McGhee says girls often join two very different kinds of groups – cliques and “keepers” — and these groups function quite differently. Founder of the SistaKeeper Empowerment